Theater Scrapbooks Collection Theater Scrapbooks Collection, 1889-1909 Ms.1989.019

Theater Scrapbooks Collection, 1889-1909 Ms.1989.019


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
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John M. Jackson, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1989.019
Title
Theater Scrapbooks Collection 1889-1909
Quantity
0.5 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection includes three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, photographs and programs associated with theatrical performances in New York City.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Existence and Location of Copies

The collection has been digitized and is available online .

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Theater Scrapbooks Collection, Ms1989-019, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.


Scope and Content

This collection contains three scrapbooks of materials relating to theatrical performances and stage performers. The scrapbooks contain such materials as photographs, playbills, and programs for various theatrical productions in New York City. Among the plays represented are "The Admirable Crichton" with William Gillette, "The Taming of the Shrew" with Otis Skinner, "Cousin Kate" with Ethel Barrymore, and "The Little Minister" with Maude Adams. The scrapbooks also contain biographical information and reviews.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Theater -- United States

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Theater Scrapbooks Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1
Scrapbook
1889-1903, n.d.
box-folder 1 folder: 2
Scrapbook
1898-1903, n.d.
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Scrapbook
1904-1909, n.d.